Army rescues man clinging to fence in flood-ravaged Brazil
Brazilian soldiers rescued Pedro Dias de Oliveira, who was clinging to a fence in a flooded area of Port Alegre on Wednesday (May 8). He said he was trying to reach higher ground when the water started rising and panic set in.
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Prince Harry attends Invictus Games service in London
Prince Harry made a rare public appearance in London on Wednesday (May 8) when he attended a service of thanksgiving to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters march ahead of Eurovision
Demonstrators, like Matilda Varatta and Felicia Kvist, gathered in Eurovision 2024 host city Malmo on Thursday (May 9) to protest Israel's participation in the song contest ahead of this year's second semi-final. The song contest is taking place amid protests and boycotts over the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, triggered by Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel.
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Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks WWII victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Thursday (May 9) of risking a global conflict and said no one would be allowed to threaten the world's biggest nuclear power as Russia marked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. Lauren Anthony reports.
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Massive 3D printer shows future of green manufacturing
University of Maine's massive 3D printer created a prototype house made entirely from bio-based materials. Researchers say it may one day create entire neighborhoods. Ilan Rubens has more.
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British wrestling club spreads 'queer joy'
London-based queer wrestling outfit Fist Club aims to prove "that wrestling isn't just drag for straight people, it's drag for everyone." Sean Hogan has more.
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TikTok will start labeling AI-generated content
TikTok plans to start labeling images and video uploaded to its video-sharing service that have been generated using artificial intelligence, it said on Thursday (May 9), using a digital watermark known as Content Credentials.
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Prince William joins volleyball game in Cornwall
Britain’s Prince William hit the beach on Thursday (May 9), meeting children learning about sea safety and speaking with local organisations during a two-day visit to Cornwall.
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Israelis block road in protest against aid trucks to Gaza
Israeli demonstrators on Thursday (May 9) blocked a road near the desert town of Mitzpe Ramon as they protested against aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip, bringing traffic to a standstill. Drone video showed trucks as well as other vehicles lined in stationary queues on a winding desert road.
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Greta Thunberg says pro-Palestinian protests 'should be everywhere'
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Eurovision 2024 host city Malmo on Thursday (May 9) to protest Israel's participation in the song contest ahead of this year's second semi-final.
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Kyiv air raid siren wails during Metsola's visit
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the European Parliament's visiting President Roberta Metsola spoke to the media in Kyiv on Thursday (May 9), air raid sirens started to blare - a reminder of the threat of Russian missile and drone attacks which have intensified across the country.
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South Africa election: is welfare a 'systemic crisis'?
With unemployment at record levels and an economy in trouble, South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is touting the welfare state as a landmark achievement ahead of a general election. But with the number of people requiring assistance rising, the system is under strain. David Doyle has more.
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Israel in the spotlight at the Eurovision semi-final
With Israel performing on the Eurovision Song Contest stage on Thursday (May 9) in the second semi-final, large pro-Palestinian protests are planned in host city Malmo. As a protest ship docks in the Swedish city, Israeli fans say they feel disillusioned in the face of calls to boycott the country. Olivia Chan has more.
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Animals stranded amid devastating floods in Brazil
Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is being inundated by its worst flooding in 80 years, with at least 100 dead, thousands displaced, and desperate survivors seeking food and basic supplies. Animal rescue organizations are also helping to evacuate numerous stranded animals.
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China's Xi welcomed by Hungarian leaders in Budapest
Chinese President Xi Jinping was greeted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President Tamas Sulyok in Budapest on Thursday (May 9) as he makes his third stop on his first European tour in five years.
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Ncuti Gatwa says he studied his 'Doctor Who' predecessors
New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa told Reuters at the Hollywood premiere on Wednesday (May 8) he studied his predecessors to define how he would play the role.
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Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks WW2 victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Thursday (May 9) of risking a global conflict and said no one would be allowed to threaten the world's biggest nuclear power as Russia marked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.
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Three takeaways from Stormy Daniels' testimony
Stormy Daniels took the witness stand on Tuesday (May 7) at Donald Trump’s criminal trial and described in lurid detail her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with the former U.S. president. Gabe Singer explains some key takeaways.
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South Korea president vows to right policy missteps
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Thursday (May 9) his government's efforts to improve people's lives had fallen short, conceding a crushing election defeat for his ruling party last month reflected voters' assessment of his two years in office. Syakir Jasnee reports.
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Japan to start hunting fin whales
Japan will add large fin whales to its list of commercial whaling species, government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Thursday, five years after leaving an international body that regulates the commercial hunt of the marine mammals. Devi Rajaram reports.
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Biden: US to deny Israel weapons if Rafah attacked
President Joe Biden on Wednesday (May 8) publicly warned Israel for the first time that the U.S. would stop supplying weapons if Israeli forces make a major invasion of Rafah, a refugee-packed city in southern Gaza. Diane To reports.
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Colombia president says campaign probe is 'coup'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday (May 8) that a 'coup d'etat' has begun in the country after electoral authorities called for an investigation into alleged irregular campaign financing.
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Baseball star Ohtani's ex-interpreter to admit fraud
Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges he fraudulently wired nearly $17 million stolen from the athlete's bank account to pay off his own gambling debts, court records showed on Wednesday. Gabe Singer reports.
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Women march in Tel Aviv demanding hostages' release
Israeli women rallied in Tel Aviv on Wednesday (May 8) demanding the release of around 130 hostages still held in Gaza after six months of Israel's war against Hamas.
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Israel defense minister: it will be 'hot' summer
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Wednesday (May 8) "the mission has not been completed" in Israel's north in the conflict with Lebanon's Hezbollah, and that he remained determined to allow the safe return of evacuated residents to their homes.
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